UMass introduces Baby Berk food truck

Starving students on-the-go no longer need to fret about grabbing food in between 15-minute class intervals. UMass' first and very own dining truck, "Baby Berk" - named after Berkshire Dining Commons - is now traveling to popular campus destinations to provide meals to students.

The portable dining service kicked off its career Tuesday, September 6 - on the first day of classes. Although no specific route is scheduled, Baby Berk visits the Haigis Mall, Marcus Hall or Campus Center during lunch hours. The vehicle caters to Southwest, Orchard Hill and Central residential areas in the evenings.

Baby Berk's menu will be changing after two months, but currently offers hamburgers, French fries, onion rings and clam chowder. "Students say it's one of the best burgers they've had," said truck chef Sockha Son.

The fully functioning kitchen on wheels also offers chips, fresh fruit and ice-cold beverages to turn an entree into a combination meal. Son reassures students that the maximum they will spend at the truck is $7.50. Students on an even tighter budget are not to worry; a plain hamburger costs a mere $3.50.

Baby Berk's only flaw? The truck does not currently accept Your Campus Meal Plan (YCMP) food swipes, unlike most Campus Center food spots. This hasn't stopped a 30-40-student lunch rush each day this week, estimated Son.